Elusa Winery
2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga AVA
Auction 30 | Lot No. 161
Vintage: 2024
Elusa Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga
5 cases produced
Description
Crafted exclusively for Premiere Napa Valley, this 2024 Elusa Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterful blend of Calistoga’s mountain and valley floor fruit, artfully enhanced with Tench Vineyard Cabernet Franc from Oakville. Consulting winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown and winemaker Jon Keyes selected the most coveted barrels to create a wine of exceptional depth, structure, and elegance. It balances Calistoga’s intensity with Oakville’s aromatic lift, showcasing impeccable fruit purity, silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a seamless texture. Limited to just five cases, this wine is an enduring testament to the excellence of the 2024 Napa Valley vintage.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Sustainably produced
Thomas Rivers Brown
Winemaker, Elusa Winery
Thomas Rivers Brown was born in Sumter, South Carolina, and graduated from the University of Virginia after studying economics and literature. He followed his passion for wine to Napa Valley where he began his career at Turley Wine Cellars in December 1997. Thomas then became the winemaker and consultant for Schrader Cellars, Double Diamond, Far Niente, Maybach Family Vineyards, Round Pond, Outpost, Pulido-Walker, Revana, Mondavi, and many other brands including his own Rivers-Marie, Aston Estate, Caterwaul, and Dorsey.
Thomas has an unwavering dedication to detail that drives his success in the wine industry. His wines are recognized as a pure expression of the site and made with minimal intervention. He is the youngest American winemaker to score two perfect 100-point ratings from Robert M. Parker. Thomas is the only winemaker to earn two 100-point ratings from James Laube at the Wine Spectator. He continues to receive high scores, accolades, and acknowledgment of his wine excellence.
Thomas is a leader in the community and mentors and trains the next generation of winemakers. He is philanthropic by nature and sponsors charitable events in Napa Valley and beyond.
Country born: USA
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Jon Keyes
Winemaker, Elusa Winery
With a background that blends science, creativity, and a touch of boldness, Jon has spent years crafting wines that tell a story - and now, that story continues.
Jon Keyes discovered his love for wine while studying chemistry at UC Santa Barbara and working in a local wine shop, where his curiosity quickly turned into a calling. He got his start with two consecutive harvest internships in 2005 and 2006 before heading to Australia to work a vintage at Two Hands Winery in the Barossa Valley. After moving to Napa, Jon became cellarmaster at Outpost Winery on Howell Mountain, where he refined his craft working with powerful mountain fruit and deepened his commitment to hands-on, expressive winemaking.
Jon Keyes advanced his winemaking career by becoming the head winemaker at a small, boutique winery in Anderson Valley, renowned for its Pinot Noir. He later joined forces with Mark Herold Wines and several of Mark’s clients. In 2013, Jon began collaborating with NBA legend Dwyane Wade, developing a portfolio of wines for Wade Cellars.
Now at Elusa Winery, Jon is excited to bring his experience, creativity and hands-on approach to a new chapter.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winery Distribution
Elusa Winery is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (Elusa Winery)